Found 3188 the secret of the friendly duke Stories

In FALLEN (Book #7 of the Vampire Legends), Rachel Wood wakes to find she has fallen down a hole, into a fantasy world from which she tries to escape. She searches desperately for Benji, but destiny seems intent on keeping them apart.Rachel, saved from the underworld by her Grandmother, finally learns the secrets of who she is—and how powerful she is.Benji fights for his life, his love for Rachel never fading, he eager to be reunited with her. But he is up against forces more powerful than ever,...

In AWAKENED (Book #5 of the Vampire Legends), Rachel Wood wakes in Benji’s arms—except there is one problem: she cannot remember who Benji is. Heartbroken, Benji lets her go, as she insists on leaving him and returning home.Rachel arrives back in her home in Pennsylvania, and her dad and brother Mark are shocked to see her. She is even more surprised at their reaction: she can’t remember what happened exactly, but she feels sure that she was only away for a single night. Why is everyone acting s...

For Jayden, his first day at a new school should have been a chance to blend in and keep his head down. But when he crosses paths with Liam, the school’s ruthless prince and notorious bully he finds himself locked in a vicious game he can’t escape from, even though his great strength as a wolf.
Liam’s influential family has made him untouchable, but Jayden’s no ordinary student he could play around with. He’s a werewolf forced to live among humans, hiding his strength and primal instincts to ke...

After a betrayal and a fateful drunken encounter, Layla finds herself entangled with the enigmatic Samuel Holland. His proposition is simple yet outrageous: he wants an heir. Layla's fiery spirit isn't easily tamed, though—she won't be anyone's vessel for progeny. Yet, as she navigates this unexpected alliance, she finds herself the recipient of his unwavering devotion, transforming her misfortune into a life of envy. As they navigate their pact, each realizes that the other is the missing piece...

A victim of betrayal, Adda has spent the last weeks trapped in the peril of the demon's hold. So when she awakes to find that nightmare over she is rightfully relieved, even if she doesn't quite know where she is. At least, that is, until she realizes that neither the danger nor the demon were ever gone.
Now she is hunted by strangers, and seeking for answers that may not even exist.
What choice does she have but to beguile the aide of the incredibly sexy Shifter that insists on tracking her e...

Lisrith of the Onyx Aerie pack only wants one thing. To save her sister. A sister she knows is still alive, despite the fact no one else believes her. And she is determined to meet her goal, even if she has to wake a sleeping pack secret to do it. The trouble is, can she handle the dragon her pack has kept for nearly a month? Or will he handle her? Just how much is she willing to give in order to find the sister that means everything to her?
Cillumn Bloodbriar was left for dead, and were it not...

Madeleine has seen spirits since she was a small child. It runs in her family and she has never known any different. But when she goes to her favorite antique shop and notices that the plain silver band she has had her eyes set on for three years is still there, she finally decides to purchase it. As soon as she touches the ring, a spirit of a man, Christian, appears and follows her around the shop. The more she learns of his story, the more she learns about herself until she falls for him. Fate...

"I, Alpha Malik Denver hereby reject you, Eliana Jacobs as my mate and Luna." His voice was like a sword through my chest, slicing my heart into a million tiny pieces.
He looked at me with a commanding glare and I knew I didn't have much of an option. "I, Eliana Jacobs, accept your rejection." I whispered as my hands fell to my stomach because unbeknownst to the Alpha, I was carrying his child.
-
Eliana Jacobs had been through hell her entire life.
Ever since her mother died, she'd been abused b...

“I want a divorce!” Angela said, staring at her young and handsome husband with her head high.
“You had the nerve to tell me that? Fine! Who wants to stay married to an ugly and stupid woman?” Sky Mars scoffed, looking at her from head to toe. “How much do you want from me?” He asked, thinking she only married him for his money.
“I don’t need your money, Sky. Only that,” Angela pointed at the beautiful handmade quilt on the bed.
“Not only you’re ugly and stupid, but you’re also crazy. Take t...

When Fierce's triplet children are kidnapped, her life takes a devastating turn. Desperate and without resources, she finds herself forced to turn to the only person who can help her: Hunter.
Hunter, the werewolf whom Fierce once loved, is now the powerful alpha king of the pack. He has no idea that Fierce's kidnapped children are his, and the truth behind the abduction is more complex than anyone could imagine. As they join forces in a desperate quest to recover the children, secrets from the ...

After a sizzling encounter at the pack alpha's ascension ceremony, Julianne can't shake off the feeling that Arthur, the ruthless alpha, is her fated mate. But Arthur's anger and rejection force Julianne to continue her actual fantasies of the pack's alpha.
A chance setup by one of her crush's lovers puts Julianne in harm's way, but Arthur unexpectedly comes to her rescue, igniting a passionate one-night stand.
When her crush discovers the truth of her infidelity and her mistake, he finally ...

He pushes me against the wall kissing me fiercely then grabs my thighs lifting me up. I straddle his waist pressing my sensitive spot against his now pulsing dick. Moans escape me as he kisses down my jaw, latching onto my neck. My hands disappear inside the back of his shirt curressing his muscular back. His hand soon finds my breast filling me with bursts of pleasure as he pulls at my nipple. I find myself with every touch wanting more and more. My thoughts about kissing him stand no chance to...

Matured content.
"Why...are.. you looking at me that way?" Emily stuttered.
"I want to kiss you so bad."
"I.I...me..."
Have you ever been lied to?
Have you ever tried to change someone?
Have you ever thought you knew someone but found out things were not how it seemed?
Emily Riverstone finds out that her new boyfriend happens to be the owner of a multi billionaire company and had been hiding his indentity from the world and even from her.
Will she be able to overcome the consequenc...

What if you fall in love with your stepfather?
Harley Aldana was merely 18 when she felt a sudden urge after meeting her mom's new husband Evo Montero. She knew that it was forbidden but when she saw how his gaze melts her, she couldn't focus on everything but only on him.
Can she control her urgency because she don't want to hurt her mom or she will accept the consequences afterward just to be with her hot and rich stepfather?

Warning : Matured contents.
"Fuck ," Keir moaned as he placed his hand on her head motioning her to reduce her pace as she was at the edge of making him loose his mind but she didn't stop rather she continued gagging on his manhood swiftly and at interval she would meet his eyes with a smile on her face.
"Damn," Keir moaned again this time loudly as he released into her mouth, watching her take all of him as she swallowed. He didn't know how they had gotten here but he was pleased, his parents...

Bullied, abused and dumped for a crush. Rejected by the coven for her sexuality. Seph and Dextra have a lot to over come when they arrive in Ireland. Can they survive on their own? Seph is only 18 and Dextra isn’t much help, an errant familiar with a tendency for setting things on fire.
Kayla had never known anything but a supportive loving family no matter what she found out about herself. Her twin Theo would always have her back, just as she had his. It didn’t matter what they were arguing ...

L- life-giving
U- useful and strong
N- natural caretaker
A- attractive
That's what Luna stands for, all the things I was told I was not.....
Colleen Daniel. 18. That's the number she would want to forget. That's the day, she lost it all. Her mate. Her friends. Her family, all because of a titled status. Because she was an omega.
On her 18th birthday, a party is held for her by the Beta's daughter, whom she considered as her friend. When she finds out her Mate is none other tha...

Do you want to touch it?"
Princess Katrinetta gasped and nodded, her hand reaching out to stroke him.
He shifted on top of her, coming up onto his elbows so that she was straddled beneath him. His hips were wide, and the powerful muscles beneath her hands had her yearning for him more than ever. She rocked her lower body up in an attempt to meet him, never dreaming her fist time would be like this!
Why choose just one man when she can have them all?
Cassius is strong and bold.
Jate is...

TRIGGER WARNING!!! This is rated 18+. Alpha Parthe is as dark as described. If you are not into dark romance, please, in the name of everything holy...
Excerpt
"My breath just made you quiver," He leaned closer so that I could almost taste his breath, "...Then imagine what my tongue would do."
"I warned you not to play with fire if you are afraid of flames," He added, his voice hoarse with need.
My plump lips parted in response, "I am not afraid to burn for what I love." I had just s...

Adira was the weakest Omega of the Crimson Pack a frail, mocked outsider who dreamed of joining. But her world came crashing down when Caspian, the strong Alpha and her fated mate, openly rejected her, thinking her unworthy to stand by his side. Betrayed by her own blood and blamed for a crime she didn’t commit, Adira was cast out, left to die in the wild.
When all hope seemed lost, destiny intervened. Granted a second chance by a strange force, Adira rises with a power she never knew she posse...

When Bella and Dylan meet in an unusual way, they immediately fall in love and experience a hot and intense romance. However, the powerful Alexander Kicher discovers that his son is involved with the daughter of his arch-rival Anthony Hahn and forces him to stay away at the risk of killing her. Dylan then, to protect his beloved, abruptly moves away, thus awakening anger and Bella's resentment, especially after she discovers her pregnancy and is forced to marry someone she doesn't love.
A few y...

Esme, a werewolf and the runt of her triplet trio, who feels inadequate compared to her siblings, especially in a society that values physical perfection. After years of bullying from her brother Enzo and the pack, Esme runs away to escape her painful existence. During her journey, she confronts her feelings for her former friend Jason, who has become a part of Enzo's cruel circle. Eventually, after putting herself in harm's way while shopping, Esme realizes that neither Jason her true mate, nor...

In a world where elemental forces are more than mere legend, Ember and Eira are twins bound by destiny yet torn apart by betrayal. Ember, stolen as a baby and raised without knowledge of her heritage, discovers at the age of thirteen that she is no ordinary girl—she is a phoenix, born to wield the primal power of fire. Her awakening ignites a journey of self-discovery, where each flicker of flame unravels pieces of her lost past and reveals a breathtaking, but dangerous, legacy.
Across distant l...

In a timeless dance of reincarnations, Annabelle Keys has traversed six centuries, her memory holding the threads of history except for her most recent existence. Fate's unpredictable hand leads her to a fateful encounter with Morgan Vales, an enigmatic being who has wandered the earth for over six centuries. Morgan, cursed with immortality and sustained by human blood as a mythical creature, crosses paths with Annabelle, whose every past life she vividly recalls—except for the most recent one. ...

In a tragic twist of fate, Victoria Sinclair, a woman who was betrayed and brutally murdered by her husband, Damien Ashford, is given a second chance at life. Reborn into her past, just one day after her wedding, Victoria finds herself consumed by a powerful desire for revenge. Determined to punish her husband and his mistress, she devises meticulous plans to sabotage their wicked schemes, while an unexpected ally, Ethan Blackwood, emerges to assist her.
Amidst the whirlwind of anger and hatred...

“Addicting....ARENA ONE is one of those books that you read late into the night until your eyes start to cross because you don't want to put it down." --The Dallas Examiner The sequel to the #1 Bestseller ARENA ONE! In ARENA TWO, having just escaped from the treacherous island that was once Manhattan, Brooke, Ben, Logan, Bree and Rose make their way up the Hudson river in their stolen boat, low on fuel, low on food, and desperately needing shelter from the cold. On their tails are the slaverunne...

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) WATCHING (The Making of Riley Paige—Book One) is book #...

"What's wrong I did with you that you have been torturing me, for God's sake leave, I will never forget your favor, please..."
She pleaded with him with teary eyes. But he grabbed her silky hair in his tight grasp and said.
"Don't show me your crocodile tears, it's not impacting me, good man inside of me died a long time ago, the man who is standing in front of you is a stone made, a deaf stone, no matter how many times you beat your head with it, you will be at loss, what's wrong my dad and I d...

Everyone undergoes The Becoming the year of their 18th birthday, no exceptions. Best friends Aila and Adreanna have been looking forward to taking over their mothers' business as mediums, so imagine their surprise when they come through The Becoming and are told that their powers are too dangerous? They're shipped off to an elite academy intended for the upper echelon of society, those who are meant to have strong powers.
Of course, nothing is ever as simple as getting in and getting out, is ...

Part 4 of the Flower Romance Mini-Series
Just when he was about to begin the dream adventure of his life in Paris, Chrys, a young Art Student makes a troubling encounter in the person of Bael, a Demon boy that had a lot to do with his past!
Get ready for a light-hearted, sensuality-filled short Story! ❤

It's about Avery Williams, who is special as she is not just a wolf/witch, but she got two sides: her wolf- Angelstar, and her Veela-Anglica.
She is a nerd, loser, and whom everyone made fun of, even her friends called her Wallflower.
Usually, when the Moon Goddess finds you your other half, one or two mates the most there will be for you. But Avery is a different werewolf, she does not have one or two mates but four mates.
She fated to the four most dangerous, most popular, and most arrogant ...

It's about Avery Williams, who is special as she is not just a wolf/witch, but she got two sides: her wolf- Angelstar, and her Veela-Anglica.
She is a nerd, loser, and whom everyone made fun of, even her friends called her Wallflower.
Usually, when the Moon Goddess finds you your other half, one or two mates the most there will be for you. But Avery is a different werewolf, she does not have one or two mates but four mates.
She fated to the four most dangerous, most popular, and most arrogant bo...

It's about Avery Williams, who is special as she is not just a wolf/witch, but she got two sides: her wolf- Angelstar, and her Veela-Anglica.
She is a nerd, loser, and whom everyone made fun of, even her friends called her Wallflower.
Usually, when the Moon Goddess finds you your other half, one or two mates the most there will be for you. But Avery is a different werewolf, she does not have one or two mates but four mates.
She fated to the four most dangerous, most popular, and most arroga...

“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.”--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters)“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!”--Books and Movie Reviews (re A Throne for Sisters)From #1 Bestselling fantasy author Morgan Rice comes a new series for middle grade reader...

“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.”--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters)“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!”--Books and Movie Reviews (re A Throne for Sisters)From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes a new series for fantasy and middle grade re...

After a painful loss and with overwhelming uncertainty knocking at her door, Lunna Rivera feels lost once again, accompanied by fear. She still feels like the little girl shaking in fear under the covers, wishing her heartbeat would calm down. However, she discovers something: true love. Will love to rise like a rainbow after the storm? She and Adam will face several difficulties that will test their love and feelings, putting their hearts to the test. Will this burn love stay alive? Will Adam f...

My darkest secret?
I allowed a complete stranger to dominate me.
He left me with two things that night: His first name. And his baby.
Now Dominic's back and he's not letting me out of his sight.
It all started with a flight and a wildly attractive older guy.
And ended with the most erotic night of my life.
But my first taste of submission ended in flames.
And I ran far enough never to see him again.
Until today...
​"We have unfinished business, Princess."
"I think you have the wrong girl."...

Hazel was ready for a proposal in Las Vegas, but got the shock of her life when her boyfriend confessed his love for her sister instead.
Heartbroken, she ended up marrying a stranger. The next morning, his face was just a blur.
Back at work, the plot thickened when she discovered the new CEO was none other than her mystery Vegas husband?!
Now, Hazel's got to figure out how to navigate this unexpected twist in both her personal and professional life ...

In the shadowed depths of a world filled with Lycan royalty and forbidden magic, Lottie finds herself navigating a treacherous path between destiny and betrayal. In the gripping second book of the Fated Mate Romance series, Lottie’s journey continues as she is thrust into the heart of the Royals, the powerful Lycan pack.
Forced to reject her twin mates, Knox and Kane, after discovering their betrayal with her nemesis, Connie, Lottie’s heart is torn. As she prepares to rule the Royals, her inner...

Alex's first day as a college student was great so far. She enjoyed her new classes and classmates, especially the man she sat next to in her first subject. The guy's name is Richard. He's handsome and nice, and Alex cannot help but be mesmerized by him.
And then she met him again on her last subject. Maybe it was Destiny that made then meet again, and it looks like the feeling is mutual been the two of them. There is only one problem. Richard is a Quinto, and the Quintos are the mortal enemy...

Jacob Gareth, a wealthy CEO of a telecommunication company, falls in love with a charming middle-class seamstress, Noemi August. Against all odds, their love blossoms. Although Jacob's father doesn't want him to get involved with someone below their social echelon, he still marries Noemi August. It goes down all smoothly at first, as Jacob's father, Lionel Gareth, begins to warm up to Noemi. But things take a turn for the worse when the Doctor tells Noemi that she has a block in her fallopian t...

He owned her heart and soul. She gave everything to the man she loved.
Radleigh Montemayor is a notorious playboy and a fucker. Any self-restraint to suppress the feeling and resist the temptation, but she cannot do it.
She gave everything because she loved him.
LOVE, SEX, and all of her, but Radleigh Montemayor is dangerously playful.

Andrea and the enigmatic billionaire, Tyler William have a life-changing situation at a charity event.
A single night together leads to an unexpected consequence as Andrea becomes pregnant with Tyler’s child.
She is forced to go through motherhood alone after she goes in search of Tyler and doesn't find him.
Years later, fate intervenes and reunites Andrea and Tyler at an event.
Will Andrea reveal the secret of the existence of their child? Will Tyler be a good father and be able to raise ...

Leo Russo, a fiery young mafia lord and alpha werewolf, rules Seattle’s underworld with a bloody fist—until his rival, Marco Vitale, Seattle’s other alpha king, ignites a war that shatters their fragile truce. A forbidden spark flares between them, erupting when an ancient blood oath binds them as mates amid betrayal and chaos. Caught in a kill-or-be-killed mafia world, Leo fights the pull toward Marco—hate clashing with desire. As Marco’s sister Gia betrays her own to seize power, and new threa...

This story is about a young girl trying to find her way out from under her mothers roof and away from her pimp. She is still a high school student who is just trying to survive under the same roof as her mother and her mothers pimp. All she was is to continue to be invisible, but her body and her mothers pimp are determined to break her every step of the way.

Darkness has descended on the Transylvanian Alps.
Four packs of the powerful Grey wolves – in a rare show of cooperation – had joined together here in an effort to help their pack members find true mates. Then they were betrayed by one of their own – an Alpha hell-bent on becoming the most powerful of the Canis lupis. And though the wolf's assassination attempt on the currently-reigning Romanian Alpha failed, his plans to get Decebel, the Romanian Beta, out of the picture were coming together ev...

Melissa Roger never wanted to stand out. A simple girl in the strong Moonvalley Pack lived in the shadow of her once-great family. But when her mate, the cruel Alpha Dennis Bruce of the Storm Pack, rejects her for her perceived weakness, Melissa’s world shatters. However, what was meant to break her instead sparks a flame deep within, pushing her on a journey to find a power hidden within her bloodline.
As pack tensions rise and a dangerous plot threatens the delicate balance between the rival ...

"You are mine," he said, crossing tenderly his arm around my body. I was speechless, I tried to feign he had no power over me but my body betrayed me.
Tighten on his chest, I felt relieved and appeased, I just wanted to rest and never get out of the room, until I heard a voice coming from nowhere waking me up from this nightmare.
Yes, It was a nightmare. How could I take pleasure wrapped in this man's arm?
He was the son of the murderer of my parents.
Even if my heart was claiming him, I should...

“ Put me down you barbarian.” I shouted, hitting hard into his back.
‘ SMACK!’
The sound echoed through the dungeon as he slapped me on the ass.
“ How dare you lay a hand on me ? You.. Barbarian!”
“ Behave yourself Little One, or my hand might collide with your perky ass once more.”
“ You wouldn’t dare.” He glared over his shoulder, giving me a smirk. By the looks of that smirk, it clearly showed that he might smack me again.
“ If you want to act like a child, I will treat you like one.” He co...